MANILA, Philippines — A family in Australia has found way to remember their recently deceased golden retriever — by preserving him as a rug.
Melbourne-based company Chimera Taxidermy shared a a video of how the company turned the skin and fur of a deceased dog into a rug as requested by the family.
"Beautiful old golden retriever preserved as a pelt for his family. Finally ready to head home," reads the video's caption.
The company's owner named Maddy said, "the pelt has been tanned and turned to leather so the fur won't fall out," ensuring it maintains in good condition.